Chum Chum Teen Rock - #Music You Loved As A Teen

I was doing an ear worm today while in the store shopping. One person said I should be a singer. I said thank you. Of course I don't believe that.
The cashier said, she liked how I sing. That I had a good voice. I said thank you. I also was happy that she felt delight with my tune. She was supposed to be closed and decided to check me out last moment. I'm glad I could make it worth her while.


My mom is still here with me..us.
I must say, I've not lived with her before, but it is comfortable being with her. She is very thoughtful and caring. I am indeed blessed.

I've wondered over the past few weeks if I was meeting her needs. I do want her to feel at home and relaxed and have some much needed peace.

The kids adore her!

My husband  has been so very kind to provide the means for her to be here with us. Thank you love.



Glad you are joining us today. Our theme is: Music you rocked out to when you were 16 - teens :)

Oh I had so many! But Jackson anything was my drug. Bring on the dance!



"They Don't Care About Us" is the fourth single from Michael Jackson's album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, released on March 31, 1996. The song remains one of the most controversial pieces Jackson ever composed. In the US, media scrutiny surrounding allegations of antisemitic lyrics were the catalyst for Jackson issuing multiple apologies and re-recording the song with altered lyrics. The singer countered allegations of antisemitism, arguing that reviews had misinterpreted the context of the song, either unintentionally or deliberately.

The song was accompanied by two music videos directed by Spike Lee. The first was shot in two locations in Brazil, in Pelourinho, the historic city centre of Salvador, and in a favela of Rio de Janeiro called Dona Marta,[1][2] where the state authorities had tried to ban all production over fears the video would damage their image, the area and prospects of Rio de Janeiro staging the 2004 Olympics. Still, the residents of the area were happy to see the singer, hoping their problems would be made visible to a wider audience.[2] The second video was shot in a prison and contained video footage of multiple references to human rights abuses.


Tell me what has become of my life
I have a wife and two children who love me
I am the victim of police brutality, now
I'm tired of bein' the victim of hate
You're rapin' me off my pride
Oh, for God's sake
I look to heaven to fulfill its prophecy...
Set me free

Welcome to today's music.  I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps. 

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late! 

CONGRATULATIONS to this week's spotlight dancer!

Don't forget to visit the spotlight dancer in the #1 spot. Soon it might be your turn.  And also Sign Our 4M's Social Network Help Linky!

Thank you for visiting and I'll visit you soon! 

Hosts: 

Colette @JamericanSpice

Marie @XmasDolly

Stacy @Stacy Uncorked

Naila Moon / Michelle - Just The Stuff Ya Know

Cathy Kennedy Is taking a hiatus as co-host, but will still be dancing with us.

And welcoming our New Co-host Becca! Yay!

Honorary Co-host: Thank you Becca and Welcome Danielle - Royalegacy

Steps:

1. Visit YouTube (or other) and get your music for the theme of the week

2. Grab our "Monday's Music Moves Me" button (above) 

3. Add your post to the linky - follow the hosts and grab our buttons. Leave a note so we can follow you back

4. Visit each other and leave a comment or whatever you want to do to let them know you were there. See if they have the same music style as you. Enjoy the music! 

Aloha!
Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Hometown Girls – Beginnings #Book Blast + $25 Amazon GC #Giveaway

I've hadn't much chance to read this past month, but my appetite is wide open for finding some time to myself. Usually I only get time here and there while running the kids around town for their activities.

Come enter the Hometown Girls – Beginnings #Book Blast + $25 Amazon GC #Giveaway event!

Life for Marissa Lou was great. She was a popular senior in high school with great friends and an even greater boyfriend. She was on top of the world. That was until she made the greatest sacrifice of her life. Daniel and Katie both loved Marissa Lou but neither of them could deny the intensity of their growing affection for one another, no matter how hard they tried to fight it. Being the selfless person she was, Marissa Lou gave Katie and Daniel her permission to date.

Little did she know it would be the first day of a hellish nightmare. One where, in her depression, she falls from grace and gets mixed up in a life she never would have expected. With a growing addiction she fights to right everything that went so wrong, but will it be too late? Buy on Amazon | Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publications

About the author:

Tressa Messenger grew up in a very small town in Eastern North Carolina called Reelsboro in a coastal county called Pamlico. Being as it was such a small area Tressa developed an immense imagination at a young age. That is where she harnessed her love for writing. To date Tressa lives in New Orleans Louisiana with her husband, daughter and an assortment of critters.   As a young writer Tressa has overcome adversity of Dyslexia and continues to exceed expectations.

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  The author is giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card in celebration of the new release! Giveaway ends April 12th at 11:59 EST. Open World Wide. a Rafflecopter giveaway


Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Vacation Time 2015 #Giveaway Event ARV ($1500)

There are different kinds of vacations and different outcomes to each one. So far, I've felt the need not to call my outings with the family, a vacation.

It seems all the times I've been on vacation, I was just sitting inside  a motel room, waiting with kids, like a nanny would do.

Maybe one day I'll actually have an outing that can be called a vacation. Until then, I'll enjoy our family trips whenever possible.

How often do you go on vacation? 



Welcome to the 2015 Vacation Time Event hosted by Dixieland Reviews and Co-Hosted by A Mom's Paradise, Susie's Reviews & Giveaways, Michigan Savings & More, Mom 'N Daughter Savings, Maple Mouse Mama, Southern Mom Loves, Imperfect Women and Momma Without a Clue.

 It's that time of year when school is winding down, vacations are planned or being planned and the whole family is looking forward to this year's vacation.

 Our amazing Sponsors, We Love Travel Deals and Skinny Ideas with Venus Kem, have enabled us to have some incredible prizes to help you with this year's vacation!!

 There will be 5 (five) winners for this event! 

• The prizes are: $500 Visa Gift Card- to help you with your vacation expenses! 
•  Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Luggage Set- arv: $499.97- Good luggage always comes in handy? Kindle Fire HDX arv:$379-Relax and read! Amazon Gift Card: arv: $100- For lots of books to read, or maybe a swimsuit or two? 
• Vault Pro Tote: $arv: $90 This bag has built in RFID blocking and straps that can't be cut and it's secure! 

 Entry is simple, just follow the instructions on the Giveaway Tool below, however, please make sure you read the terms & conditions below, and add marie@dixielandsdeals.com to your email safe list, since you will only have 24 hours to respond to the notification email.

 Terms & Conditions: Participating bloggers are not responsible for shipment of prizes. Open to residents of the US and Canada, except where prohibited by law. Must be 18+ to enter. Winners will be notified via email, and will have 24 hours to respond with their shipping information. If no response is received, winner forfeits the prize and a new winner will be chosen.

 Winners will be listed on our WINNERS PAGE as they respond with their information. All entries from all tools are combined and ran through random.org to ensure a fair drawing.

The only mandatory entry is the very first one on the main giveaway tool, all other entries are optional, however, the more you complete, the more entries you earn, thus increasing your chance to win. If you have any questions or problems, please email marie@dixielandsdeals.com. Good luck!  

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Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Fé Fit Women's 90-Day Workout DVD Program #Giveaway - ARV $199

I wish I had a great plan like this to workout with during the week! And I do need to exercise more often! I still do it, but just not consistently like I should.

Do you have an exercise routine? 

Come enter the Fé Fit Women's 90-Day Workout DVD Program #Giveaway - ARV $199 for your chance to win a great fitness DVD program.

Who's ready to lose weight, get in shape and feel great? 

Then you are in luck! The great ladies at Fé Fit are giving one lucky winner the chance win a Fé Fit Women's 13-Week, 90-Day Workout Program that includes 8 DVDs with 28 awesome workouts and several tools and resources to help you stay on track! Plus, save 20% with the promo code listed below! 

Sponsored by Fé Fit

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Hosted by So Simply Stephanie

ARV $199

Fé Fit Women's 13-Week, 90-Day Workout Program

The Fé Fit Women's 13-Week, 90-Day Workout Program consists of 8 upbeat DVDs to help women lose wight, tone the body and feel great. Even women who couldn't shed baby weight before, found that they were able to lose fat and create a feminine tone with the Fé Fit 13-week program!

These fun, convenient workouts are made of 7 fitness genres that include 28 different workouts to create muscle confusion by constantly mixing up your routine to keep your metabolism blazing.

The Fé Fit 90-Day Workout Program is great for women regardless of their age. From early 20's to women over 50, these workouts are perfect! Strength training adds a nice shape and raises your basal metabolism to burn more calories even while you rest. The flexibility and core exercises improve posture and stability while the isometrics workouts contract specific muscles to tone and target legs, glutes and other areas. 

28 videos and 7 fitness genres with modifications 
•Total Body Toning: High-intensity strength training that hits every set of muscles 
•Lower Body: Targeted exercises for toned legs and a firm, round butt 
•Upper Body: Arm, back, chest, and shoulder workouts for a balanced shape and confident posture 
•Cardio Circuits: Fat-melting, vigorous interval cardio sessions that improve endurance 
•Barre: Isolated exercises that contract specific muscle groups for targeted toning 
•Stretch Flow: Our version of yoga for flexibility while building strength 
•Core: Build strength from your core while creating a flat and sexy stomach 

5 FREE flexible 90-Day calendars with Fé Fit workouts to keep you on track 
•3 times per week 
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•6-Week weight loss calendar 
•6-Week tone and strengthen calendar 

Stay Accountable 
•Progress-tracking stickers 
•Measurement chart for updating body changes 
•Strength and Aerobic test tracker for measuring improvement 
•Healthy lifestyle tips

Be sure to check out So Simply Stephanie's Fé Fit Women's 13-Week, 90-Day Workout DVD Program Review  to see what she thought about it! 

Where to Buy?

The Fé Fit Women's 13-Week, 90-Day Workout DVD Program is available online at 

FeFit.com or Amazon.

Plus, SAVE 20% when you purchase from FeFit.com and use 

PROMO CODE: 9momblog20 at checkout! 

{Promo code is only good for the FeFit.com site as there is currently a huge sale on Amazon as well!}

Giveaway Time!

Ready to win a Fé Fit Women's 13-Week, 90-Day Workout Program so that you can start losing?

Here's your chance! To enter, simply complete the entries on the Giveaway Tool below. 

Giveaway Ends April 21st, 2015 CST

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Open to US Residents only. Must be of legal age to enter. Void where prohibited. Winner will be contacted via email and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Fun With Me - My Mom And - #Music

My mother is visiting with me for awhile. This will be the longest I've lived with her. So far, it's going great. I really hope it is going great, because you know I don't have mind reading abilities :)

It's comfortable. I don't feel like I need to perform and that is one of the best things. Just have a comfortable day to day of the dailies.

I'm so glad she cares about taking part in everything we do as a family. I know it's all a new experience for her also.

She has a good heart and the kids love her to pieces!

Do you like hanging out with your mom?


Welcome to another Freebie musical theme!

I absolutely love this song! I hope you find something in it also!







I BELIEVE IN THE SON
I BELIEVE IN THE RISEN ONE
I BELIEVE I OVERCOME
BY THE POWER OF HIS BLOOD

(CHORUS)
AMEN
AMEN
I'M ALIVE
I'M ALIVE
BECAUSE HE LIVES
AMEN
AMEN
LET MY SONG JOIN THE ONE THAT NEVER ENDS
BECAUSE HE LIVES

I WAS DEAD IN THE GRAVE
I WAS COVERED IN SIN AND SHAME
I HEARD MERCY CALL MY NAME
HE ROLLED THE STONE AWAY

(CHORUS)

BECAUSE HE LIVES
I CAN FACE TOMORROW
BECAUSE HE LIVES
EVERY FEAR IS GONE
I KNOW HE HOLDS MY LIFE MY FUTURE IN HIS HANDS

(CHORUS)

Welcome to today's music.  I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps. 

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late! 

CONGRATULATIONS to this week's spotlight dancer!

Don't forget to visit the spotlight dancer in the #1 spot. Soon it might be your turn.  And also Sign Our 4M's Social Network Help Linky!

Thank you for visiting and I'll visit you soon! 

Hosts: 

Colette @JamericanSpice

Marie @XmasDolly

Stacy @Stacy Uncorked

Naila Moon / Michelle - Just The Stuff Ya Know

Cathy Kennedy Is taking a hiatus as co-host, but will still be dancing with us.

And welcoming our New Co-host Becca! Yay!

Honorary Co-host: Thank you Becca and Welcome Danielle - Royalegacy

Steps:

1. Visit YouTube (or other) and get your music for the theme of the week

2. Grab our "Monday's Music Moves Me" button (above) 

3. Add your post to the linky - follow the hosts and grab our buttons. Leave a note so we can follow you back

4. Visit each other and leave a comment or whatever you want to do to let them know you were there. See if they have the same music style as you. Enjoy the music! 

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Aloha!

Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Gillette Venus Olay Violet Swirl + #WIN $20 Walmart Gift Card #NewVenusSwirl

It's Spring time and we are having summer weather here in LA! This means it is time to shave my pits and get my sexy on, or a tan, or just nice warm sun on my skin...:)

It has been a long winter. I did embrace the winter, but I really wanted to start shaving again, and begin wearing some of my cute Spring wear. I was thinking of purchasing one of those electric shavers that suck the hair out, but I'm so glad I have this quick and easy way with new Gillette Venus Swirl razor and Gillette Venus Olay Violet Swirl Shave Gel.

These go together so beautifully! Glide and slide and I'm smooth all over! I don't feel nervous to shave my knee or ankle area. The flexiball works wonderfully!
I love being smooth, now if only I could stop the razor bumps that never cease to exist after my shaving sessions. I also like that the fragrance of the shaving cream is not at all overpowering, or irritate my sinuses.

It really is exciting to feel smooth and also know that I can feel confident wearing a skirt or dress! I used to not shave too often, because of the razor bumps, but with the new Gillette Venus Swirl razor and Gillette Venus Olay Violet Swirl Shave Gel, I really tried to do it the moment I felt the spikes of hair coming up again. It wasn't always comfortable, but this razor really made it much easier and without razor burns.

During the winter I only shaved on special occasions! I mean it's cold and I only shaved what everyone else might see :) Arms! Hahaha. I really like this razor and despite the other little bumps, I love how fast, easy and smooth my skin can be done, taking away most of my stress factor.

How often do you shave? 


About new Gillette Venus Swirl razor and Gillette Venus Olay Violet Swirl Shave Gel:

• The new proprietary FlexiBall™ technology offers a totally unique movement like no other male or female razor on the market. Venus Swirl™ is the first and only razor with the FlexiBall™, moving in multiple directions to navigate all of the tricky areas of a woman’s body. It helps to shave those hard-to-reach places and capture hairs that other razors might miss.

• Pesky knee and ankle hairs and other tricky areas are no match for Venus Swirl’s new Microfine Comb and five Contour™ Blades. Combined with FlexiBall™ movement, Venus Swirl™ moves like no other razor for flawless skin.

• Venus Swirl™ is the first Venus razor to feature Gillette’s most advanced blade technology, with five Contour™ blades that cut hair at lower cutting force and have thinner, finer edges — the thinnest in Gillette’s history. The Contour™ blades individually adjust to a woman’s every curve and contour.

• A water activated MoistureGlide™ Serum surrounds the blades for incredible glide.

• The beautiful new violet-hued translucent handle combines a swirled pattern and ergonomic gripping design for outstanding control and easy handling for optimal maneuverability over those tricky areas.

• For a more enriching experience, try Venus™ with a touch of Olay® VioletSwirl™ shave gel with 5x more moisturizers*.

• Gillette’s best razor and shave gel lineup.

Walmart:

• Latest in beauty — Walmart has all the NEW must-have beauty products. Look for the entire collection of new Venus Swirl products in the shave aisle at your local Walmart store or at venusswirl.com.

• Save money — Why wait for a sale? With Walmart’s everyday low prices, you can save money on the beauty must-haves you want like the new Gillette® Venus Swirl™.

• Convenience — No need to make an extra trip to get the newest. Get everything on your list, from Pantene hair care to the new Venus Swirl collection, in one shopping trip.

Enter the form below for your chance to win $20 Walmart Gift Card!

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Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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California Fresh Creamery And Gourmet Gift Basket - RV $79.99

This basket seems perfect for Spring! I would love to enjoy a picnic with  a basket like this and with my mom.

I'm always looking for something new and interesting to share with my mom.

Come enter the California Fresh Creamery & Gourmet Gift Basket - RV $79.99 and enjoy a treat or a gift!

Hosted by: Queen of Reviews, Tammie's Reviews Giveaways & More, Sweepstakes Fanatics, Deliciously Savvy, The Savings Opportunity, Dividing by Zero, Michigan Saving & More, Barbara's Beat and Grow It Girl

Sponsor: California Delicious

Prize: California Fresh Creamery & Gourmet

Spread your blanket and feast upon this delicious gift of California’s fine cheeses and gourmet snacks. Beautifully presented in our signature California Delicious wood crate, this gift features four varieties of mouth-watering Sonoma Jack cheese, including Habanero, Sonoma Blue, Pesto and traditional. 

Enjoy crunchy central valley roasted almonds and mixed fancy nuts from Nunes Farms, and two Columbus dry salamis from northern California. Accompanied by a wood cheese knife and tied with a raffia bow, this gift is perfect for the foodies in your life.

Dates: 3/21-4/4

Open to: US Residents 18+

Enter to win using the widget below. Good luck!

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Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Spring Fling #Giveaway Event - $100 Amazon GC + $30 iTunes GC

Welcome to the Spring Fliing #Giveaway event, where winners will win a $100 Amazon Gift Card and a $30 iTunes Gift Card! 

Exciting huh! 

Give yourself a chance to win! Enter to win below: 

The Grand Prize Winner of this giveaway will receive a $100 Amazon gift card that can be used to buy anything your heart desires at the retail giant! A 2nd winner will receive a $30 iTunes gift card pack that can be used to download your favorite music from the iTunes play store. The giveaway begins on March 20, 2015, at 12:01 am, the first day of spring. It ends on April 5, 2015 at midnight, EST. Giveaway is open to those 18+ in the US and Canada.

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Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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10 Positive Books For Children

The kids and I love to read! The kids have a fast pace of reading that I wish I could rise to each time I have a book!

We've joined...they have joined the 100 Book Club reading adventure in our local library. What fun that is!

I hope I make the awards this time. I was sad that I missed the first one for them.
I have this on on the digi-calendar.

Are there any favorites of yours on my list?

Here are the first 10 Books that we have loved:

A Bad Case Of The Stripes:


In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.


2. All I see Is Part Of Me

 

“I am part of all I see, and all I see is part of me.” In this children’s book classic, a child discovers his link to all of life and realizes that he belongs in a world connected by love. For over two decades, All I See Is Part of Me has continually been highly recommended by parents, teachers, and child psychologists for its inspirational, heartwarming message and sensitive illustrations. A delight that appeals to all ages.


3.  An Awesome Book



Based on the simple concept of dreaming big, An Awesome Book! is the inspiring debut work of Los Angeles writer/artist Dallas Clayton. Written in the vein of classic imaginative tales, it is a sure hit for all generations, young and old.


4.  An Awesome Book Of Thanks



The target audience for this book is people who are looking to read something special and be inspired to be better humans. While geared toward young children (0-10) and the parents of young children it is also a book for the masses and spans age groups, gender, geographical, racial, and religious boundaries. I would say 0-1000. The book conveys, in pictures and simple yet beautiful language, all the ways one can be thankful, and all the different things in life to be thankful for. A perfect holiday gift.


5. Beautiful Oops




A life lesson that all parents want their children to learn: It’s OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spill doesn’t ruin a drawing—not when it becomes the shape of a goofy animal. And an accidental tear in your paper? Don’t be upset about it when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an alligator.
Barney Saltzberg, the effervescent spirit behind Good Egg, offers a one-of-a-kind interactive book that shows young readers how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. A singular work of imagination, creativity, and paper engineering, Beautiful Oops! is filled with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and even an accordion “telescope”—each demonstrating the magical transformation from blunder to wonder.

The smudge becomes the face of a bunny, a crumpled ball of paper turns into a lamb’s fleecy coat—celebrate the oops in life.


6.  Cookies - Bit-size Life Lessons



Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life. Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it really means to "cooperate." The book is by turns clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite!


7. Did I ever Tell You How Lucky You Are



Dr. Seuss’s irrepressible optimism is front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
“When you think things are bad,
when you feel sour and blue,
when you start to get mad . . .
you should do what I do!”
So begins the terrific advice of the wise old man in the Desert of Drize. This classic book provides the perfect antidote for readers of all ages who are feeling a bit down in the dumps. Thanks to Dr. Seuss’s trademark rhymes and signature illustrations, readers will, without a doubt, realize just how lucky they truly are.

Compared to the problems of some of the creatures the old man describes, the boy is really quite lucky.

8. Enemy Pie



It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy!

In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipes for turning your best enemy into your best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends.

Hoping that the enemy pie which his father makes will help him get rid of his enemy, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend.


9. Fancy Nancy Poet Extraordinaire



Calling all poets!

Fancy Nancy Clancy is so poetic, even her name rhymes. And with limericks, couplets, free verse, and more, poetry is plenty fancy! So when her teacher Ms. Glass gives Nancy and her classmates an assignment to come up with their very own poems, Nancy is determined to write one that is superb. But what happens when she can't think of a good idea?

Complete with Nancy's very own poetry anthology, Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire! shows how a true love of words can be très fancy. Ooh la la! And with a little inspiration, which is fancy for something that helps you get good ideas, Fancy Nancy just might be a Poet Extraordinaire after all.


10.  Have You Filled A Bucket Today?



Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heart-warming book encourages positive behavior as children see how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.


Do you have a favorite book that you read to your child? To Yourself? 
Or one that you loved being read to you as a child? 



Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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Funny Songs For Our #Music Theme - Come Share With Us!

When I was in my country and we'd do a gospel run, I would always have some favorite songs lined up that I couldn't wait to hear on the radio.

Since I've been away so long, I rarely hear my songs anymore, but thanks to youtube, when they run over my mind into an ear worm, I can just google a few familiar words and be able to find my tune.

After over 11 years, I've found a song that I used to love so much.

You should hear me ring it out in the bathroom :D



Today's theme however is: Funny songs by Marie - Xmasdolly

My funny that the kids, mom and I have been listening to is Weird Al! We love it haha!



I pretty much say most of these to the kids :D

Welcome to today's music.  I hope Monday find you with a smile and music to begin your week with light steps. 

I'm always coming to visit everyone on the linky so don't worry if I'm a bit late! 

CONGRATULATIONS to this week's spotlight dancer!

Don't forget to visit the spotlight dancer in the #1 spot. Soon it might be your turn.  And also Sign Our 4M's Social Network Help Linky!

Thank you for visiting and I'll visit you soon! 

Hosts: 

Colette @JamericanSpice

Marie @XmasDolly

Stacy @Stacy Uncorked

Naila Moon / Michelle - Just The Stuff Ya Know

Cathy Kennedy Is taking a hiatus as co-host, but will still be dancing with us.

And welcoming our New Co-host Becca! Yay!

Honorary Co-host: Thank you Becca and Welcome Danielle - Royalegacy

Steps:

1. Visit YouTube (or other) and get your music for the theme of the week

2. Grab our "Monday's Music Moves Me" button (above) 

3. Add your post to the linky - follow the hosts and grab our buttons. Leave a note so we can follow you back

4. Visit each other and leave a comment or whatever you want to do to let them know you were there. See if they have the same music style as you. Enjoy the music! 

Aloha!
Colette is a busy mom of 2 kids focusing solely on being a mom. She hails from the Caribbean and now balances the full life of being a SAHM and dabbling in odd jobs to help around the home. She enjoys sharing her memories, hopes, food, travel, entertainment, and product experiences on her blog. Please read my disclosure 

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